Fire Detection Service Manager

Specifire; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Specifire in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a senior, hands-on professional to lead and grow our fire detection service offering. The role demands strong technical knowledge, confident client-facing skills and the ability to guide projects from plan to installation.

You will bring a minimum of 10 years in the fire detection industry, SAQCC certification as Installer/Commissioner, deep knowledge of SANS codes, and experience across detection, suppression, voice evacuation and refuge telephone

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in the fire detection industry.
• SAQCC certification in Fire Detection and Gas Suppression as an Installer/Commissioner.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant SANS codes.
• Experience across detection, suppression, voice evacuation and refuge telephone systems.
• The ability to read plans, assess sites and communicate confidently with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• A strong sales orientation and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the fire detection service offering.
• Read plans, assess sites, and communicate confidently with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Travel when required to support projects and clients.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Client-facing skills

Sales orientation

Travel readiness

Education

SAQCC certification (Fire Detection & Gas Suppression Installer/Commissioner)

Job description

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with strong technical knowledge, confident client-facing skills and the experience to lead and grow our fire detection service offering.

The successful candidate will need:

A minimum of 10 years' experience in the fire detection industry

SAQCC certification in Fire Detection and Gas Suppression as an Installer/Commissioner

Extensive knowledge of the relevant SANS codes

Experience across detection, suppression, voice evacuation and refuge telephone systems

The ability to read plans, assess sites and communicate confidently with clients, consultants and suppliers

A strong sales orientation and willingness to travel when required

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